At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyones contributions and do whats right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.

Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With over 14,000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers.

While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America

Position Summary

The Demand Planner executes the demand forecasting strategy for a low-volume and low complexity portfolio, accountable for

Key Responsibilities:

- Maintains historical baseline data and trends, determines best-fit statistical models for each SKU, and cleanses historical data to remove anomalies where applicable.
- Tracks and maintains demand KPIs (Forecast Accuracy and Forecast Bias) to determine appropriate root cause corrective action next steps.
- Communication of downstream impacts of material plan changes (short-term).
- Forecast Value-Add (FVA) analysis and implementation
- Trouble shoots large, complex system problems with IT and GBS; develops forecast scenarios with assumptions.
- Support role in IBP and S&OE; processes (Pre-PCR, PCR and PSRs)

Qualifications :

- Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance,



Supply Chain, or related field of study.
- 4 years + of planning experience with a solid understanding of demand planning processes.
- Experience in (statistical) forecasting and knowledge of Demand Planning systems and complex algorithms.
- SAP, MS-Office tools, ERP packages and other relevant IT systems knowledge with focus on planning and forecasting.
- CPG Experience preferred.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Curiosity (experience diagnosing RCCA).
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Ability to analyze complex and disparate data sources down to incorporate key insights.
- Proven problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Proficiency with MS Excel, Power Point, Word, ERP (ex: SAP), ECC, APO, IBP and forecasting tools required.

At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our Power of People principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical value

WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK

As a McCormick employee you ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself-to have a say in where the company is going and how it s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.

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